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Type of application: Amendment

Proponent name:

Megan Lusty

Company:

GN-CGS

Schedule:

Start Date:

2017-05-16

End Date:

2038-05-16

Operation Type:

Annual

Project Description:

The Hamlet of Arviat's existing water reservoir includes two cells adjacent to the road out of town to the north of the community. A third cell with an estimated active volume of 103,427 metres cubed is required to meet the water needs of the community to 2038. Locating the new cell (Cell #3) to the west of Cell #1 will share the western berm of Cell #1, reducing the volume of granular needed to be imported, and avoid exposure to high tides, small ponds, or the existing subdrainage system for the cells. Cell #3 will be constructed similar to Cell #1, with a high density polyethylene (HDPE) liner. Equipment is planned to be mobilized to the site during sealift 2017, and construction will take place summer 2018. First fill of the new cell is anticipated for late summer/early fall 2018. The third cell will operate under the Hamlet Water Licence, currently under renewal, 3AM-ARV1016.
The contractor must adhear to environmental protection procedures during construction of the new reservoir cell, with measures outlined for the disposal of waste, and protecting drainage systems and waterways. Refer to Environmental Procedures Specifications uploaded to Project Documents. Excavated material is to be reused for the construction of the cell berms.

Summary of Modifications:

Construction of a new water reservoir cell (Cell #3) and new water treatment facility. It has been requested from the NWB that the amount of water authorized be increased to 175,000 cubic metres annually to meet the water demands of the community.

Personnel:

Persons:

10

Days:

240

Project Map

List of all project geometries:

ID

Geometry

Location Name

2819

polygon

Water Reservoir Cell #3

2821

polygon

Existing pumphouse & standby generator building

2822

polygon

New Water Treatment Plant

Planning Regions:

Kitikmeot

Affected Areas and Land Types

Municipal

Settlement Area

Keewatin Planning Region

Project Land Use and Authorizations

Project Land Use

Other

Licensing Agencies

NIRB: Email verification from Ryan Barry, Director, Technical Services, NIRB to Richard Dwyer, NWB to the file does not require further screening by NIRB.

GN-EDT: Approval from EDT, Nunavut Airports Division for the proposed water reservoir - determined that the development of the water reservoir will not impair the safety of aircraft operating in the airspace surrounding the Arviat airport. Letter from Todd McKay, Director, Nunavut Airports to Paul Clow, CGS.

NWB: Municipal use of water and disposal of waste. Currently under renewal.

NEB: Hamlet Council approval of the water infrastructure - new water treatment plant with additional raw water storage reservoir (Cell #3).

KEEWATIN QUESTIONAIRE

s2.4.9: The applicant undertakes to prevent any new occurances of pollution, garbage and contamination at the site of the development.

YES

Removal of Fuel Drums:

s2.4.9: The applicant undertakes to remove all drums safely from the site and dispose of the drums in a safe manner.

YES

New Site Restoration and Clean Up:

s2.4.15 and Appendix 2,s1: The applicant undertakes to clean up the site and restore the site to its natural condition to the greatest extent possible.

YES

Old Site Restoration and Clean Up:

s3.13.2: The applicant undertakes to clean up the site and restore the site to its original condition to the greatest extent possible, including any work required due to the applicant's action prior to this application.

YES

Low Level Air Flights:

s5.4.4 and Apendix 2, s3: Will the applicant avoid low-level flights?

YES

Caribou Protection Measures:

s2.4.6 and Appendix 3: Will the applicant comply with the Caribou Protection Measures outlined in section 2.4.6 and in Appendix 3?

YES

Caribou Water Crossings:

Will the applicant avoid, between May 15 and September 1, to construct any camp, cache any fuel or conduct s2.4.6 and map: any blasting within 10 km of any Designated Caribou Water Crossing identified

YES

ARCHEOLOGY

Reporting of Archaeological Sites:

s4.4.3 and Appendix 3, s2 and s8: Will the applicant immediately report the discovery of all suspected archaeological sites to the Government of Nunavut?

YES

PARTICULAR AREAS

Game Sanctuary:

s2.4.1: Is the project proposal located, in whole or in part, within the Thelon Game sanctuary?

NO

Bird Sanctuary:

s2.4.1: Is the project proposal located, in whole or in part, within the Mc Connell River Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Harry Gibbons Migratory Bird Sanctuary or, the East Bay Migratory Bird Sanctuary

NO

Southern Southampton Island and Coats Island:

s3.4.5: Is the project proposal located, in whole or in part, in southern Southampton Island and Coats Island?

NO

If yes, does the project proposal involve hydrocarbon exploration?

YES

Municipal Lands:

s1.4.3: Is the project located, in whole or in part, within municipal boundaries?

YES

PARTICULAR ACTIVITIES

New Land Use:

Does the project proposal involve a new type of land use never engaged in before in the region?

NO

Code of Good Conduct for Land Users:

Appendix 2: The applicant undertakes to adhere to the Code of Good Conduct at all times.

YES

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